Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

A satin-fresh example, as crisp and beautiful as when it was first issued, though now sporting beautiful toning, without annoying marks or spotting. T

The Philadelphia and Denver coins are PCGS MS64 while the San Francisco coin is PCGS MS65. Light hazy toning. Lot of 3 coins. (#9285)<p><i&...

Full deeply toned swirling luster on both sides. (#9288)

Original tab toning. Especially bold strike. (#9288)

Lot of 3 coins.<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

A lovely, frosty Gem, there are no mentionable bagmarks on either side other than here and there a minor graze in the frost. Faithful to every detail

Wonderful surfaces and toning, this is a noteworthy example whose original patinated surfaces show pinpoint striking definition throughout and are lar

Struck with almost scientific precision on the portrait of Columbus, the sails, and the continents carefully outlined on the two globes of the world.

All minute detail fully evident on this bold second year Columbian issue. A free-flowing and extremely frosty example that has superlative fields and

Original toning. (#9297)<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Toned. (#9297)

(#9299)

Lovely toning. (#9301)

Mint-fresh surfaces and luster with light toning. (#9301)

Nearly flawless with smooth metallic patina over each side, original patina from the issue holder. An eye-appealing, radiant specimen of this modernis

PVC haze.<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

The silvery hue reciprocates between levels of frost and satin-texture on this well made issue for Elgin, Illinois. Lustrous and well struck with rock

This handsome Elgin half dollar, heavily frosted and nicely toned, is part of an extensive run of Elgins consigned to the sale. Uncleaned and original

These commemoratives celebrate the centennial of the city of Elgin, Illinois, the obverse head is a copy of "Head of a Pioneer" by Trygve ...

Between the small lake port of Chicago and the lead mines at Galena near the Mississippi was located a fertile, well-watered region. The Black Hawk Wa

Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout. A gem. (#9303)

Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword" on all of these handsome Elgin half dollars. This Type is unique among commemoratives for its heav...

It is absurd to think that these attractive gem Elgin half dollars will remain on the market, available for purchase, after this sale is through. Bett

No need to brood over what to pay for this handsome gem Elgin, just step up to the plate, fling your bid card through the air with your "market...

Original surfaces, a full, sharp strike, and grand eye appeal makes this a winner. (#9303)

There's no need for us to be silent about this extensive group of Elgin half dollars; they are all outstanding Gems, with varying color but alwa...

Well struck with smooth, velvety luster and rich original shades. (#9303)

Clearly superior and from an old-time group of Gem Uncirculated pieces, this dazzling example has only a few tiny blemishes and benefits from the high

Screw your magnifying loupe firmly into your eye and cast your vision across the resplendent surfaces and design of this gem Elgin commemorative half

Struck with mathematical precision by the dies on the main devices. Another first-rate Gem. (#9303)

The face on the nameless pioneer depicted on the obverse of the Elgin half dollar is expressionless, but that won't be yours once you view this ...

Both sides display the typical "look" for this Elgin delivery: thickly frosted surfaces, rolling cartwheel effects, and boldly struck devi...

Likely an first-rate strike from fresh dies, judging from the details. The surfaces are satin silver and heavy with frost. (#9303)

Fully struck and shimmering throughout with no distracting abrasions present other than a few tiny grazes through the frost. A number of the Elgins in

Like the others in this gem quality consignment, the frosty-deep luster is almost unimpaired by abrasions of any size. (#9303)

The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a light coating of patina that swirls and alternates with fresh originality. (#9303)

Another outstanding specimen of this low mintage Type: only 20,000 struck, and all were sold. (#9303)

Even if these cost twice as much as current conditions prevail, they'd be worth the price. A gem quality offering. (#9303)

A coin like this may supply hours of enjoyment to the next owner for reasons that are obvious from its source and gem grade. (#9303)

Gleaming fresh surfaces with patina that lights up the surfaces of this well struck and nicely preserved coin. (#9303)

A beautiful fresh coin with no objectionable marks or blemishes. (#9303)

Attractive surfaces and old-silver color. (#9303)

Cleaned. (#9306)

Lightly patinated, but generally well preseved and struck for this scarcer issue. (#9307)

A satiny Hawaiian of the finest order for its grade classification. Smooth satiny luster enhances the rich tones that grace the surfaces of this beaut

Crisp bloom from the dies; a very appealing specimen whose luster is all original. (#9312)<p><i>The Cross Rivers Collection</i>

Dazzling bright surfaces and uncommon beauty in a gem quality Huguenot. (#9314)<p><i>The Endangered Species Collection</i>

(#9314)

A frosty Gem with milky toned surfaces and a powerful strike. (#9320)

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